Principal - Shelly Stepp
I am the current principal of Sacred Heart School. I have been teaching at Sacred Heart in Loretto since August 2010. I have taught 5th and 6th grades, in addition to 7th and 8th grade Math, Science, and Religion. In addition to working as Principal, I currently teach 8th Grade Pre-Algebra and 5th/6th Grade Religion and am the Cross-Country coach. I graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in 2002 and am certified K-6 Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Leadership through Creighton University. I have two very active daughters that keep me busy and make me proud every day. Outside of school and family, my passion is cycling, running, and swimming.
Secretary - Coral Potts
I have been working in the school office at Sacred Heart School since 2013. I am married to David Potts and we have 3 children, Taylor, David Chance, & Micah. We also have a granddaughter, Kylie. We moved here in 2007 & two of our children have attended Sacred Heart School since Pre-K. I enjoy & am blessed to be able to not only work at Sacred Heart, but to be with my children & yours throughout the day. I had worked for the State of Tennessee as a Field Supervisor of the Lawrence County Department of Human Services for over 16 years before leaving to be with my children where my husband & I felt I would be best suited. I have a Bachelor of Science in Sociology & Religion from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Staci Barnett
I am the Pre-K Teacher, and have always lived in Loretto. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education for Pre-K through 6th Grade from Middle Tennessee State University. I have been the Pre-K teacher since 2007 when our Pre-K began. I enjoy teaching my little ones because I love seeing their expressions as they learn new things and experience school for the first time! I am married to Blake Barnett. We have a daughter named Caitlyn who is currently attending our Pre-K. We attend Antioch United Methodist Church. In my spare time {what little I have :-) } I like to read and go on short trips with my family.
Pre-K Assistant - Sherri Forsythe
I have been the pre-K teacher at Sacred Heart School for 2 years. I am married to Wayne, We have been married for almost 17 years. My oldest daughter Grace attended Sacred Heart from Pre-K -8th grade. She is currently a junior at Loretto High School. My youngest daughter, Cara, is in 6th grade here at Sacred Heart. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with my family, and being in the sun!
Kindergarten Teacher - Sue Vess
I am the Kindergarten teacher. My family and I moved to this area in 2001 and immediately felt right at home and became very active at both Sacred Heart Church and School. I have three children, of which two attended Sacred Heart School, and eight grandchildren. In 2008 I was excited to be the Pre-K Paraprofessional and by 2016 was blessed to become the Kindergarten Teacher. I love the role of introducing Jesus to children through "STREAM" and setting a foundation for a lifetime love of learning. I am honored to have the privilege to be a part of the Sacred Heart family.
1st/2nd Grade Teacher - Mille Beckman
I was born and raised in Alaska. I have four brothers and one sister who live in Alaska. I have four boys, who are all grown and have four grandchildren.
From the time I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a teacher. I would pretend to play school
and teach my siblings. God has blessed me with being able to fulfill my dream as a teacher. I
am extra blessed to teach in a Catholic school.
This is my fifteenth year as a teacher. I received my Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration in 1987 from the University of Alaska, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal
Studies in 2003 from Athens State College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education in 2004 from Athens State College and a Master’s degree in Education from Walden
University in 2012. I am certified and licensed to teach elementary education from Kindergarten
to sixth grade.
3rd/4th Grade Teacher - Danielle Busby
I teach the third and fourth grades at Sacred Heart. I also teach Religion to the seventh and eighth grade class. I have a degree in Elementary Education from Athens State University with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I am a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Loretto and graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1993. I am married to Jeremy Busby and we have four children: Emma, Addie, Easton, and Andrew. I am also a Gemma to my sweet grandson FInley. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sporting events, and traveling to the beach as often as possible.
5th/6th Grade Teacher - Anamarie Lindsey
I am a May 2018 graduate of Martin Methodist College. I graduated Cum Laude and had been on the Dean's List every semester. While in college, I received the Exemplary Student Award and a Service Award. When not studying, I was involved in Religious Life, 3 Honor Societies, and multiple clubs. This is my first year teaching and I’m incredibly excited to be teaching at Sacred Heart Loretto.
7th/8th Grade Teacher - Charity Simbeck
I have taught 7th and 8th grade at Sacred Heart School since 2013. I am a 2011 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where I was on the Dean’s List. I love to travel and share information about my various adventures with my students.
Cafeteria Manager - Brenda Burks
My husband is Shayne Burks, I have 2 Daughters Monica and Morgan and 2 grandaughters Madelyn and Scarlett. I enjoy cooking for my family at home as well as for our school family at Sacred Heart.
Cafeteria Assistant - Jennifer Dunkin
My name is Mrs Jennifer Dunkin. I am married to Thomas Dunkin. We have 3 beautiful grown girls and 4 grandsons who are our pride and joy. Being a alumni from Sacred Heart its a privilege to work here.
Cafeteria Assistant - Kim Dyar
I have four children, two of whom attend Sacred Heart School. My husband, Paul, is the pastor of Busby Church of God here in Loretto. I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching soccer, reading, and hiking through God's beautiful creation.